2. What is Bystander Behavior?

3. Why is it a problem?
A minority of members cause most of the problems in our organizations and community.
Most of us aren’t the ones causing the problems, but we are the ones who are not standing up against them. The majority of us are allowing the offenders to get away with it.

4. Bystander Behavior plays a part in….
Hazing
Eating disorders
Bullying
Discrimination (racism, sexism, homophobia, etc.)
Drug abuse
Current issues on your campus?
Alcohol abuse
Sexual assault
Others?
Domestic violence

5. Making It Real Think of a time that you were a bystander
Share with a partner
Why do you feel the behavior you saw was wrong, inappropriate and/or problematic?
How do you wish you would have responded?

6. Stages of Bystander Intervention
Notice the event
Interpret it as a problem
Feel responsible for dealing with it
Possess the necessary skills to act

7. Barriers to Intervention
Social Influence
Fear of Embarrassment
Fear of Retaliation
Diffusion of Responsibility
Pluralistic Ignorance

8. Intervention Technique - Confrontation
Express concern and caring
Share specific basics of your concern
Share how it makes you & others feel
Ask other person if they understand your perspective
Brainstorm what can be done
Offer support for change
Have a plan for follow-up

9. Intervention Technique – Shifting the Focus
Ignore the remark
Leave
Non-participation
Shift attention away from the comment
Deflection
Reframe the remark in a more positive way
Reframing

10. Intervention Technique – Shifting the Person
Take care of yourself
Always give respect
Listen for the upset
Notice defensiveness
Engage in open talk

11. Can one person, intervening in one situation, truly make a difference?
The Power of ONE
Can one person, intervening in one situation, truly make a difference?

12. “The legacy you leave is the life you lead”
Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner

13. Questions Contact me or CAMPUSPEAK if you have any questions.
CAMPUSPEAK: or
Facilitator: NATALIE SHAAK